A Fine Old LUBA Comb Collected prior to 1965

Carved from a dense wood with undeniable well handled surface patina and classic ancestor form as the handle. The Comb measures 8.25 x 3 inches. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Provenance: F

A well handled and worn carved wooden hair pick or comb with ancestor face on the handle as well as some incised linear designs. The Comb measures 9 x 2.25 inches. Tabwa peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. P

A very fine carved wooden Dan peoples mask with attached woven rope beard and large open eyes. Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 12 x 6 inches ( 15 inches tall on professional custom display

A Fine Kerewa Drum; Kerewa people, Gulf province, Papua New Guinea.Of classical form, the long drum of narrow tapering form, the lower third of the body deeply incised with curvilinear designs and pig

A fine and old Era River Drum. Era River area, Papuan Gulf; Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea.Of typical form, the drum of conical form tapering to a stylized crocodile’s mouth, the terminus inci

A fine carved Anthropomorphic wooden comb likely field collected by Thomas McNemar in the late 1950's and early 1960s. The comb measures 6.25 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Prof. Charles Bordogna Collect

A fine and rare old Yoruba Ogboni bronze Staff finial, a 19th Century example that was field collected by Louise Clark, a Peace Corp worker in Nigeria in 1965. The staff finial measures 4 3/8 inches t

A large heavy carved wooden Mankala Gameboard with cephalomorphic head and well handled surface, golden honey colored patina. Custom Mounted to professional display stand. The board on mount measures

This is an old and field used carved wooden mask from the Luba ( or possibly Songye) peoples, DRC /Congo, Africa. This mask originates from the central heart of Tribal Africa. Their western neighbours

A carved wooden face mask with raffia grass adornment, and wonderful exaggerated treatment to the eyes, similar to large owl eyes, possibly suggesting the ability of great sight. The mask is accented

A carved wooden handle with ancestor head on the end, embellished with hand hammered metal ( aluminum) strips and forged steel blade with incised designs. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The

Carved from a very heavy and dense wood and featuring a lovely seated female as the main support of the stool. The entire stool has a reddish patina , likely from a organic pigment that was rubbed all

A Finely carved wooden effigy of a mother with two children, showing a stylized face and form, with plenty of handling and wear. Luba or Zela Peoples , Congo, Africa. Provenance: Dr Brian Healy estate

A finely carved male & female janus form staff with raised and carved details on the ancestors and well handled flared sections on the staff handles. The twin-figured staff refers to Mpanga and Banze,

A finely carved wooden effigy of a Luba female with raised scar patterns carved in relief traditional pose and headdress, well handled surface patina. The Luba people say that only a woman's body is s

A beautiful old wood sculpture from the Congo / DRC , central Africa. Carved from a since piece of wood with an overall black tone, note the elaborate coiffure and the raised scars on the belly, this

A Fine Luba Shankadi Female Spirit figure from the Congo, Africa. Carved wooden female idol with serene downcast heavy eye lids and hands in front of abdomen in a traditional pose. According to the li

Fine old comb-back windsor chair in maple and oak stamped Wallace Nutting. 46.5 in high, 18 x 18 seat.

A very finely carved wooden comb from the Chokwe peoples of Angola, west Africa. Featuring an elegant ancestor wearing a tall conical hat. The comb has extensive incised designs. The comb measures 7.2

A highly stylized carved wooden ladle with ancestral face on top and wonderful overall form. A feast ladle generally awarded to the most hospitable women in the village and yearly harvest ceremonies.

A Elegant and finely carved old wooden comb with a dramatic ancestral face and a well worn surface patina. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Comb has been custom mounted. The comb measures

A very finely carved and incised womans comb with ornate design and signs of use. The Comb measures 9.75 inches tall. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. Provenance:Ex Stewart Warkow collection, NY; Ex NJ

Nice example with detailed multifaced animal/demon effigies around the outside. Checkerboard bottom. Peru 100BC-300AD. Chavez Estate Collection and collected prior to 1965.

Nice example with Acorns/Fruits portrayed on outside of bowl. Red glazed interior. Formerly of the Chavez Estate Collection and collected prior to 1965. Peru 100BC-300AD